Sr. Principal Network Administrator

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Networking Technology Professionals, We Want You!

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced Network Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions support team in either the Redondo Beach, CA or Rolling Meadows, IL locations.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Maintains smooth operation of LAN/WAN/VPNs.

• Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of customer requirements.

• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware / software interconnection, as well a interfacing, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.

• Proposes solutions to management.

• Ensures all communication requirements (based on future needs and current usage) are configured to optimize cost savings.

• Creates and ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.

• Provides regular monitoring, and network analysis, regarding short and long-range planning for systems.

• May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

• Designs networks, or portions of networks, including the selection of hardware and software packages.

Additional duties:

• Plan, manage and implement complex network designs in support of customer requirements.

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

• Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, provide design solutions, in accordance with standards.

• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems. 

• Document network hardware and software technology components.

• Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and firewalls.

• Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols.

• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.

• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results.

• Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3)

• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.

• Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems meeting SLA requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel

• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed

 If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 12years of experience is required

• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)

• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

• Must have work experience with designing and maintaining LAN/WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering

• Active Top Secret, SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

• Network+ certification and/or a Cisco CCNA (or a CCNA)

• Network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls

• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) would be nice to have

• Experience with configuring TACLANES would be ideal

• Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design

• Demonstrated leadership skills, or previous management of small teams, would be helpful

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

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